Art galleries
Galleries with new exhibits and receptions are indicated with a . For complete listings, see www.spokane7.com. Please send information about upcoming exhibits to features@spokesman.com.
Eastern Washington
Area 58 - Works by John Thamm, Bernadette Vielbig, Alexandra Nechita, E.L. Stewart, Natalie Utley, Clancie Pleasants, Jo Fyfe, Marcus Bausch, Freeman Butts, Jerre Freshley, Ilidiko Kalapacs and relics from the R.L. Rutter house. 3036 N. Monroe St. (509) 327-0427.
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn - “3 Friends, Many Styles,” pastels, glass etching, pencil, scratchboard and oils by Franceen Hermanson, Charlotte Schacher and Marlys Seubert. Artisans at Dahmen Barn, 195 N. 419 Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. (509) 299-3414.
Artisans Wares - Showing the whimsical paintings and drawings by Casey Lynch. 211 N. Wall St., Suite 200. (509) 456-6030.
Avenue West Gallery - “The Strange Man and Ugly Baby,” surreal paintings by Sean Ravercraft, And bags and purses of various styles from record albums by Lisa Allen, with reception 5-8 p.m. today. Avenue West Gallery, 122 S. Monroe St., Spokane. (509) 838-4999.
Baby Bar - “The Planets and the Soundwaves,” works by Amia. 827 W. First Ave. (509) 847-1234.
Bank Left Gallery - Mad Hatter event when the antique vaults are opened to showcase and sell art of all mediums. 100 S. Bridge St., Palouse. (509) 878-8425.
Barrister Winery - “It’s All About Rocks and Water … and Other Things,” watercolor paintings by Gay Witherspoon. 1213 W. Railroad Ave. (509) 993-9310.
Brews on Washington - “Art of the Covenant,” a show to benefit special needs children in India. Contributing artists include Chris Kelsey, Anna Schellin, Lisa Waddle, Gary McLeod, Chris Bovey and Steph Sammons. Brews on Washington, 7 S. Washington St., Spokane. (509) 795-8196.
Chase Gallery - Membership show for the Spokane Watercolor Society. Chase Gallery, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane. (509) 625-6050.
Clearstory Gallery - “Who is Otto Dix?” Matthaus Evangelium, an international show of 32 lithographs from the collection of Robert and Sandra Bowden. Life Center Foursquare Church, 1202 N. Government Way. (509) 499-2678.
Dodson’s Jewelers - “Whimsical Wonders,” watercolors of Kathy Wildermuth. Dodson’s Jewelers, 516 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane. (509) 624-4163.
The Heart of Spokane - “Intricate Visions,” a myriad of lines and colors across the paper by Erica Horton. (509) 443-4799.
Jundt Art Museum - Prints by Czech printmaker Jiri Anderle, donated by the Baruch Foundation, through April 3. Also: “Japanese Prints,” intaglio, screen, relief, and lithographic prints showcasing the work of 20th and 21st century Japanese printmakers. Today through July 31. Gonzaga University. Free. (509) 313-6613.
Lady Bug Gallery - “Shadows of the West,” featuring fiber artwork by retired engineer Leo Collins based on his photographs of road-side artifacts, through March. Sew Uniquely You, 10220 N. Nevada St., Suite 10. (509) 467-8210.
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture - “Lasting Heritage,” using personal stories and human-made objects to articulate the spiritual and visceral links between ancient people, modern tribal people and their lands, continues indefinitely. Also: “Dig It!” The Secrets of Soil, an amazing interactive exhibit created by the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Natural History and hosted by the Spokane Conservation District. 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.
On Sacred Grounds - “Travels, Treasures and Memories,” featuring watercolor, textile art and collages by Dian Zahner. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Hwy., Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.
Saranac Art Projects - “Escalation” video projections and drawings documenting the volatile language that surrounds our current political discourse by Scott Kolbo and Lance Sinnema. Saranac Art Projects, 25 W. Main Ave., Spokane. (509) 363-5325.
South Perry Pizza - Abstract paintings by Eric Rau and photography by Shallan Knowles. 1011 S. Perry St. (509) 290-6047.
Spokane Convention Center - “Riverdance,” large scale painting of up to 20 panels representing the Spokane River ecosystem. Exhibit Hall Lobby, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 625-6079
Spokane Law Enforcement Museum - Artifacts, photos, portraits, badges, uniforms and other police mementos. 1201 W. First Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors and military, $3/students, $2/age 12 and younger. (509) 625-3352
Tinman Gallery - “The Space Separating,” a collection of mixed media portraiture by Austin Stiegmeier. 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500.
WSU Department of Fine Arts - “Into the Woods,” an installation featuring a forest of burlap coffee sacks, inhabited by witches and bears, the center of which will be a mystic cabin of darkness, by Spencer Moody and Coco Howard, through March 29. Washington State University, 50172 Fine Arts Center, Pullman. (509) 335-8686.
North Idaho
Art Spirit Gallery - Oil paintings of portraits on canvas by Dan Spaulding. Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-6006.
Human Rights Education Institute - Local artists were asked to interpret and portray one of Mahatma Gandhi’s social sins. 414 Mullan Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free, donations accepted. (208) 292-2359.
Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center - Works by Post Falls High School students under the tutelage of Michele Chmielewski and Jill Foss, reception today, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 405 N. William St., Post Falls. (208) 457-8950.
North Idaho College - Faculty Art Exhibit, through March 23. Corner Gallery, Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene, (208) 769-3276.
Third Street Gallery - “Arts and Travels,” showcasing works from travel destinations, through March 23. Moscow City Hall, second and third floors, 206 E. Third St., Moscow. (208) 883-7036.
University of Idaho, Prichard Gallery - “Uncommon River,” features the work of artists Christo, Christine Destrempes, Raymond Ghirardo and Megan Roberts, Philip Govedare, C.S. Thayer, and Jen Torres, through April 7. University of Idaho, 414/416 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 885-3586.